Bijoux collection

The first-ever marshmellow-like bouncy texture is also available as a cheek blush!

Effortlessly achieve a professional finish with this luscious blush.

Pink Quartz: A Rose pink shade that embellishes cheeks for a romantic statement

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A simple product that gives the cheek a pinkish hue with radiant touch to the skin.

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The product created a glows like pearls do. The cheek appears to be plumper and looks pretty sweet. Use the blush on with a brush for it, depends on the face feature for a better effect, for me and my chubby cheeks, I used a rounded method from near the nose and more upward toward the ears. I really like how soft the formula is and the result is not a plain blush but it gives better reflections on naked eye and in photos.

If you want a more pinkish hue, just build the color by adding more layers.

when seeking higher coverage, natural glow tends to be lost or powdery finish starts to appear…
the lightbulb UV compact foundation, formulated with the
lightbulb™ oleo-technology and the lightbulb™ pearl, together with an
original double-sided polishing sponge created with 20 years of
know-how, empowers you to polish up your glow for a flawless complexion
without powdery look.

-natural glow yet high coverage

-one film smooth finish without powdery appearance

-SPF 30, PA+++

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Mine is in shade 774. The dual sided sponge provide a Glide (normal sponge texture) and Polish finish, without that powdery look. So when used together, use the Glide side first and then the Polish to help setting the powder on the skin so there's no 'leftover' behind. Giving the skin a more natural look ever before. Same lightbulb technology providing high refection index and multidimensional glow of the skin.

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Compatible to be used with any shu uemura products and I really like the result on the skin. The coverage is easily buildable exactly to my need, from maximum to the lightest possible. The powder is ultra fine and feels so comfortable on the skin. They do carry the basic principle of a skincare makeup. A makeup which inherit a skincare benefits.

who wants a clearer skin? Away from dullness? Not oily but fresh? I guess a lot of us do, at least that's what some surveys says. Indonesian skincare user are looking for a clear, brighter skin away from dullness and oils.

Garnier newest full collection offers all of the above in their Light Complete series.

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Have you ever seen so many yellows in a single image?! Heehee, I love it! They look so juicy, fresh and really perk up my day.

The series comes from cleansing and all the way to compact powder.

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Psst!! Do you noticed they also gave me a hand sanitizer?! It's not Garnier for sure but even the bonus is cute.

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Okay, let's start digesting the products one by one, start from the cleanser. Both Foam and Scrub comes in a white creamy gel. Scrub with very tiny soft beads and Foam without. Both lathers up very well and both leaves the skin feeling squeaky clean. Not my favorite definitely since it made the skin feels so tight.

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Next is the toner. The cool dewy toner turns out to be one of my favorite amongst the collection for it's dewiness. The light cloudy gel smells good and the feeling on the skin is pleasant. I dislike a toner that contain high alcohol content, this one is not one of those toners. Damp a cotton pad after cleaning with the toner and dab gently on the skin, making them ready for the next step of moisturizer. But before we move on to the creams, here's one product that I found very interesting. The Multi-Action Whitening Cream. This product can be used after a moisturizer. The texture is a white cream but on the skin, it's easily used without any thickness felt.

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And best of all is the result of using the Multi-Action Whitening Cream, instant fair and radiant skin with a matte finish. I find this product as a steal, budget friendly and gives the skin a wonderful makeup base.

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After discussing about the Multi-Action Whitening Cream, now it's time for the moisturizers. Comes in two types, day and night. Both in white color, the day one appears thicker and since it contains UV Protection of SPF 20/PA+++ it has that whiteness that clearly says, contain sun protection material.

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The night cream appears runnier and clearer. Closer to a gel than the day cream. Clearly gives the skin a more hydrating power that last through the night. The smell of the creams and well, the whole collection is nice and fresh, perhaps like a hint of sweet lemon.

I'll share more reviews regarding the moisturizers (both day and night) on another post.

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Last on the line is the compact powder that helps the skin from the sun woth SPF 18 and Vit C to help brighten the skin. Given to me is shade 02 Natural which is too dark for me, so, sorry, I can't share my face using it as it will be like a tan instead of brightening effect ^^

Of course there's the mask too, which I've reviewed on a post in 2011 (HERE) to complete the skincare set an Eye Roll On also available on the market and don't forget the BB Cream too.

the recent collaboration for shu uemura is none other than Mika Ninagawa. This photographer and film director has been delivering colorful results in her portfolio, please do check her out, here: http://www.ninamika.com/en/.

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Discover shu uemura beauty in a wonderland created by Mika Ninagawa.
Let your curiosity turn the key and allow the butterflies lead you to
pathways abundant with charmingly sweet candy or darkly seductive
forbidden fruit…which butterfly will you follow? Butterflies are
your guide into Mika’s euphoric wonderland, a vivid landscape from blue
to red, green and pink that sings with flora and fauna. This
mysterious, enchanting world is created especially by renowned
photographer and film maker Mika Ninagawa. Following collections in
2008, and again in 2011, for her third collaboration with shu uemura,
Mika’s imagination runs wild. Inspired by the artistry of shu uemura and
its iconic eyelashes and lipsticks, she creates four exclusive new
images and package designs that are covetable treasures. Choose your color, choose your path, enjoy the thrilling mika for shu in beauty wonderland fairly tale adventure.

“To me, make-up is a way to open the door to an unknown world, a world filled with excitement.
The magic that takes you from your regular life to an unknown new world
and the sense of adventure that accompanies this journey are what I
wanted to express through this collaboration.” —Mika Ninagawa

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The iconic cleansing oil from shu uemura in Ultime8 collection is wrapped in a ravishing red seduction. I really love the contrast on the colors presented on the packaging, truly a collectibles edition not to be missed.

The shade comes in beige au contraire to the deep red poisonous apple.

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As usual, shu uemura didn't negotiate on quality, the cleansing oil able to clean everything off and leaves the skin smooth, soft and nourished.

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The POREraser is no different than the original, it helps reduce the pores size and help create a more luminous look. Suitable for those who have large pores. When the pores are reduced the skin appears more flawless and less sebum.

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After the POREraser, top it off with a liquid foundation and then loose powder, or like me, using a compact lightbulb for an effortless base.

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The POREraser protect the skin from the sun with SPF 35 PA+++, create a better base for foundation or powder later on, and sets the make up for a better finish and natural look without flaw.

Thank you Shu Uemura Indonesia and you for reading the post, if you're interested in the collection I suggest you to hurry up and get some as they are a very limited edition collection.

By this time I think almost everyone knows about GlamGlow, at least heard about the products. The considered new company where Glenn and Shannon are the founders has been providing Hollywood masks with instant result they need for the red carpet.

From one mask called GlamGlow YouthMud, now they kept on developing new products, like the BrightMud. A mask made for the eyes.

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I've shared my review on this particular product around 2 months ago (HERE) when Glenn and Shannon are in Jakarta, we managed to do a video together and they've shared their enthusiasm on their products for Indonesian market (HERE).

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And for that, I share the same enthusiasm for BrightMud for the whole family, below are me and my family using BrightMud, let's witness the effect of the eye mask on each of us.

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Same usage method on all of us, clean the are, tap the product under the eye or on the eye bag zone. Wipe them off after 3 minute flat.

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On me, the fine lines instantly gone. The eyes look refreshed and the slightly darkness diminished as well. Puffiness? What puffiness. Perfect for a mom who lacks of sleep and want to take some selfies ^__^

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On hubby. A hard working dad. Fine lines? Gone! Saggy eye bag? Reduced, darkness? Replaced with a brighter looking skin under the eyes.

Make Over has recently launched their newest campaign, Le Secret Fantaisie. Inviting almost all the beauty bloggers in Jakarta, the event took place in a stylish hotel. Since I couldn't come, I have to be satisfied with the package sent and video from a far.

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Collaborating with a make up artist on demand at the moment, my lovely friend Lizzie Parra, the theme is what beauty enthusiast called as dolly look, but with a touch of fantasy in it.

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The colors, the ambiance and event the names of the collection like, Dolly Crush, Everlasting Kiss, Love At First Sight, and so on.

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The full collection comes in 4 trios eyeshadow and 1 lipstick. Make Over kindly send me 2 of the trios in Magical Fairy Tale and Enchanting Nude Spell. The lipstick? It's Everlasting Kiss.

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Below is the swatches of Enchanting Nude Spell.

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And this is the Magical Fairy Tale (below).

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Both of the eyeshadow are easily used, pays off and have a soft texture. Definitely understood why Make Over are craved by make up artists here. Their prices are budget friendly, the full entire collection has a wide variety of colors and effect.

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Above is Everlasting Kiss, a lipstick that feels so moist on the lips and deliver enough shine.

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With one spell, they had me at hello.

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Here are the eotd and look I'm making using Magical Fairy Tale. I can simply create a golden look using just 2 eyeshadow or a more whimsical by adding the turquoise.

Below, the lips is colored with Everlasting Kiss.

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Thank you so much Make Over and you, for reading the post. Stay tune as I'll make more looks using the collection given on instagram @c13v3rgirl.

Monday, May 26, 2014

I bet all of you BB Cream fanatics have heard Skin79 as one of the leading brand providing beauty lovers their BB Cream. Their range varies almost from A to Z, from the one that gives natural look, whitening, brightening, anti aging, mattefying, add moisture or dewy look, and still many more.

This Super Premium Enhanced Formula
made with French Organic Roses and quality plant extracts with High
Mineral SPF 43 PA+++ is suitable for even the most sensitive skins,
provides excellent moisture and does not clog pores. This formula is
totally different and upgraded from the usual Skin79 BB Cream sold in
the market now. This justifies the higher cost than the usual Skin79 BB
Creams

After reading the details I was really interested in trying the product, look at it, lightweight, provide moisture balance, anti aging, protection from UVA and UVB, and hmm, whitening, not a fan of a whitening product, but hey, some of you may look for it ^__<

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After finished reading, reading and reading all the details, here it is, I'm trying them on the skin.

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First, a swatch on my hand, a clear view of the before after, the skin appears fairer, the pores are covered, smooth and looks soft. The fine lines also looks gone under the BB Cream.

Now, after seeing the result on my hand, I use the BB Cream on my face.

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Instantly, the spots, lines, uneven skin tone are disappearing, this is nice! I also really enjoy the lovely Damask Rose scent, it is so good and comforting, whats more, the BB Cream texture is light hence easily blend on the skin. I hate a BB Cream that feels thick and too rich on the skin, Skin79 Dear Rose BB Cream is far from thick and rich. it is smooth, light and the finish is velvety on the skin without the over drying effect.

The covering effect is medium to high, if anyone needs a high coverage just build it up another layer and imperfections will be hidden nicely.

On me the Dear Rose BB Cream last around 6 hours, it depends on the makeup products used afterward, personal activity, and environment as well.

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Tips: Use a loose powder for a natural look or compact powder for higher coverage. Use all skincare before the BB Cream and then makeup with adequate time in between (let the skincare goes absorbed before using the BB Cream and let the BB Cream set before using makeup afterwards.)Clean them well by using cleansing oil or a good makeup remover.